Hale Koa Hotel (Waikīkī Armed Forces resort)

The Hale Koa is the military's beachfront hotel in Waikīkī, on Fort DeRussy, with 818 rooms, four pools, a lūʻau and a tax-free Exchange. Rates depend on rank and view, with no resort fee; 2026 rates ran about $199 to $419 a night.

• Who can stay: active duty (and Guard/Reserve on active orders), retirees, veterans with a VA service-connected disability rating, Purple Heart recipients, former POWs, DoD and Coast Guard civilians, and VA primary family caregivers. Bring military or DoD photo ID.
• Guests: an eligible sponsor can book up to 4 rooms total for family and friends, but must be staying at the same time.
• Rates: by rank and room view, with E-1 to E-6 paying least. Published 2026 rates (through Sept. 30, 2026) ran about $199 to $419; check the new rates. No hotel taxes or resort fee on the room rate. Parking is about $23 a day.
• Book up to 365 days ahead; at least 6 months ahead is best. Call 1-800-367-6027 or 808-955-0555, or book at halekoa.com.
• Address: 2055 Kalia Road, Honolulu, on Waikīkī Beach next to the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaiʻi.
• Extras: Hale Koa lūʻau several nights a week, six restaurants and bars, four pools, fitness center, tour desk.

Sources: Hawaii-Guide: Hale Koa Hotel (Apr. 2026) · Hale Koa: FAQs

Last checked Oct. 31, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.